- Cassie Boettcher: I wanted to play at Mile of Music
because I went to the first-ever Mile of Music, year one.
And I was a student at UW-Oshkosh,
and it was so much fun,
and ever since that, it had been a goal for me to play
as a musician and a songwriter.
? And take a few things here and there ?
? For a simple price ?
It's just so welcoming.
I get to see so many familiar faces, meet new people,
just have a great time, and drink Wisconsin beer.
Because Wisconsin beer's the best! [laughs]
["New York Minute" by Cassie Boettcher]
[gentle acoustic guitar music]
? I always knew you loved out East ?
? Much more than you'd ever love me ?
? So I'm glad we never tried ?
? Different coasts and opposite directions ?
? Not like I fantasized ?
? So, go, go through this open door ?
? You dream of leaving for the lights of New York ?
? Meet a pretty girl, fall in love ?
? Give her everything, I know she'll be enough ?
? But if you ever get sick of the coffee runs ?
? And the accents and the arrogant suits ?
? I'd find you in a New York minute ?
? Well, I've heard the coast is beautiful ?
? So I guess that means I've gotta go someday ?
? And see it for myself ?
? Maybe sing a song or two, just listen ?
? If you've got a few to spare ?
? 'Cause you carried my heart there ?
? So, go, go through this open door ?
? You dream of leaving for the lights of New York ?
? Meet a pretty girl, fall in love ?
? Give her everything, I know she'll be enough ?
? But if you ever get sick of the coffee runs ?
? And the accents and all the arrogant suits ?
? I'd find you in a New York minute ?
? And if you'd love me, I'd love you in a New York minute ?
[gentle acoustic guitar music]
[audience applauding and cheering]
The crowds at Mile of Music actually listen to you.
And as a musician, so much of us
are so used to people drinking and laughing
and having a good time in the background
and not caring about the words
and the songs that we've crafted.
And music is my passion, along with so many,
all these other artists who are here,
and for people to be quiet and silent in a room
and listen to, like, every word you're saying, is amazing.
It's like, every songwriter's dream.
? That first set of china ?
? A wedding gift for them ?
? Her mom insisted on the finest ?
? For their happy end ?
? It only came out once or twice a year ?
? They kept it for the kids ?
? 'Cause that's what you do ?
? With certain gifts ?
[gentle acoustic guitar music]
? Painted gray with a red door ?
? On that corner block ?
? Always filled with laughter ?
? And neighborhood small talk ?
? They grew old like we're all going to ?
? And left the house to the kids ?
? With one final wish ?
? Let the door open to strangers ?
? To step into their lives ?
? And take a few things here and there ?
? For a simple price ?
? A world we only make to be ?
? Reduced to a couple dollars ?
? That's what happens when life becomes an estate sale ?
? There's seashells in the basement ?
? From their honeymoon ?
? And Christmas decorations ?
? That no one cares to lose ?
? What happens to the memories ?
? That no one wants to keep ?
? And what happens to family ?
? With the door open to strangers ?
? To step into their lives ?
? And take a few things here and there ?
? For a simple price ?
? A world we only make to be ?
? Reduced to a couple dollars ?
? That's what happens when life becomes an estate sale ?
? Watching people come and go ?
? I think I finally know ?
? That all they ever wanted ?
? Was to give their memories new homes ?
? With the door open to strangers ?
? To step into their lives ?
? And take a few things here and there ?
? For a simple price ?
? A world we only make to be ?
? Reduced to a couple dollars ?
? That's what happens when life becomes an estate sale ?
[audience applauding and cheering]
Thank you.